Person/Organization: Elder, Mary Owen
Item 48932
Mary Owen Elder, Portland, ca. 1817
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1817 Location: Portland Media: Watercolor on ivory
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
